Western Conference

Kristian Reichel Signs Three-Year Deal with Adler Mannheim

The Manitoba Moose have officially parted ways with Kristian Reichel as Adler Mannheim of the DEL locked up the forward to a three-year contract. Reichel, a non-drafted Jets prospect, has spent the past six years in Winnipeg. He signed a one-year AHL deal with the Manitoba Moose and hasn’t looked back. He would later sign […]

NHL Announces Lady Byng & Selke Finalists

The National Hockey League announced the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy finalists on Saturday, May 4th, followed by the announcement of the Frank J. Selke Trophy finalists on Sunday, May 5th. Lady Byng Memorial Trophy Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Elias Pettersson of the Vancouver Canucks, and Jaccob Slavin of the Carolina Hurricanes were […]

Golden Knights: Failed Plan(s)

Plan “A” for Vegas Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon was to keep the 2023 championship roster as close to intact as possible and attempt to run it back. Reilly Smith was traded soon after the parade to free up salary cap space to extend Ivan Barbashev. Adin Hill was extended and no other major […]

NHL Teams With the Worst Draft Lottery Luck

With the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery only a few days away, I decided to go through and record all the teams that have suffered the most from the NHL Draft Lottery in the last 5 years. Detroit Red Wings (-5 Spots) Detroit has one of the best U23 rosters in the NHL, despite getting unlucky […]

BREAKING NEWS: Rick Bowness Announces His Retirement

38 years in the NHL coaching, Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness has announced his retirement today. From Moncton, NB, Bowness helped propel the Jets to a win-loss record of 98-57-9 record during his time as the teams’ coach. Bowness’ first NHL head coaching job was with the original Winnipeg Jets franchise as a mid-season […]

Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights Game 7 Recap | 05/05/2024

Home sweet home ice? The Dallas Stars faced elimination in a do-or-die Game 7 against the defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights. The Stars dethroned the Golden Knights with a 3-2 win at the American Airlines Center, winning the series in seven games. The Stars’ starting lineup featured Radek Faksa, Craig Smith, Sam Steel, […]

Opinion: Laviolette Did Wonders With the Rangers This Season

The NHL Broadcasters’ Association got it right when it came to picking their three finalists for the Jack Adams Award, which, according to the award’s definition, is “presented to the head coach who has contributed the most to his team’s success. The three finalists, which were announced on Friday, May 3, Rick Tocchet (Vancouver Canucks), […]

Dallas Stars at Vegas Golden Knights Game 6 Recap | 05/03/2024

The Dallas Stars returned to Las Vegas, Nevada, to take on the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6. The Golden Knights 2-0 at T-Mobile Arena blew the Stars out. Dallas and Vegas are now tied 3-3. The Stars’ starting lineup featured Joe Pavelski, Jason Robertson, Roope Hintz, Chris Tanev, Esa Lindell, and Jake Oettinger. Oettinger […]

NHL Announces Finalists for Jack Adams Award

The National Hockey League announced the three finalists for the 2024 Jack Adams Award. Rick Bowness of the Winnipeg Jets, Andrew Brunette of the Nashville Predators, and Rick Tocchet of the Vancouver Canucks were named the 2024 finalists earlier today. The winner of the award, which is given annually to the coach who is considered […]

NHL Announces Bill Masterton Trophy Finalists

The National Hockey League announced today the three finalists for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy finalists on Thursday, May 2nd. The trophy is awarded to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen, Arizona Coyotes goaltender Connor Ingram, and Calgary Flames defenseman Oliver Kylington […]